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Demographic Analysis of Montpelier, Iowa (52759): A Predominantly White Community
CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
DATA SOURCE
United States Census Bureau: American Community Survey Data (ACS)
Montpelier, Iowa (zip code 52759) is a small community with a population of 6 people as of 2022. The community is categorized as having "Low Diversity," with 83% of the population identified as white in 2022. The median household income for 2022 was $87,765.
Over the past decade, Montpelier has maintained its status as a community with "Low Diversity." From 2013 to 2017, the community was entirely white (100%). There was a slight shift towards more diversity in 2018 and 2019, with the white population decreasing to 75%. This trend reversed in 2020 and 2021, returning to 100% white, before slightly decreasing again to 83% in 2022. These fluctuations are likely due to the extremely small population size, where minor changes can have significant percentage impacts.
The median household income in Montpelier has shown some fluctuation over the years, but generally remained high. It peaked in 2019 at $92,165 before slightly declining and stabilizing around $87,000-$89,000 in recent years. The population has grown from 3 people in 2013 to 6 people in 2022.
The racial homogeneity of Montpelier is not uncommon in rural areas of Iowa, which tend to have less diversity than urban areas or the national average. The high median income in this CDP is notable and may be above the state average for Iowa. However, with such a small sample size, this figure could be heavily skewed by one or two high-earning households.
Montpelier represents a very small, predominantly white community with a high median income. While there have been minor fluctuations in racial composition and income over the past decade, the overall character of the community has remained relatively stable. The extremely small population size limits the applicability of standard demographic analysis tools and makes it challenging to identify meaningful trends or draw broader conclusions about socio-economic impacts on local life.
